kute

kute describes both passive hearing and active listening. It can also refer to things that hear, such as ears, or microphones. Tools like microphones may be more likely to be understood as "ilo" though. Many people use kute as a modifier in these contexts, because a microphone is primarily a tool to them. Deaf people, even ones without cochlear implants, frequently listen to music even though they don't use their ears to hear it. The vibrations can be plesant, and at some large concerts there are areas where deaf and hard of hearing people can touch balloons and other objects that carry vibrations well so they can enjoy the music as well. This is all kute.

"kute" is occasionally used to mean "obey," but in these contexts, it has been my experience that people interpret it as simply "hear" or "listen." This usage has been on a steep decline for a while now, but you may still see it in older texts, or even in conversation.